Paxistima canbyi

Cliff Green, Mountain Lover

Family: Celastraceae Staff Tree


Type Groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 6B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color n/a
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 6" to 18" / 15cm to 45cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color White
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America